Dogwood

Broadway Bootcamp: The Jungle Book (Spring Break Opportunity!) – Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Workshop Fee $40.00/child
2026-04-06 09:00 - 2026-04-10 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Dogwood Center for Performing Arts, 4734 S. Campus Court, Fremont, MI, 49412, United States
Click here to register your child for Broadway Bootcamp over spring break 2026!

The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.

Students ages 6-12 are invited to join the Broadway Bootcamp team in creating a rumble in the jungle over spring break. Whether you want to be a tiger, a monkey, an elephant, or the lovable bear Baloo, there is a part for you!

Watch as your child’s confidence soars and their creativity takes center stage. At Broadway Bootcamp, every child has a star inside them waiting to shine. The program is designed to nurture their talents and help them grow into confident performers. From acting to singing and dancing, your child will learn the essentials of musical theater and bring famous Broadway scenes and songs to life.
Our only requirements we have for our classes is to wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed tennis shoes, and to bring a water bottle. Class sizes are limited, so register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
The Bootcamp will take place each day, Monday – Friday April 6-10, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday will include a free performance open to the public that starts at 10:30 a.m. Spots are limited. Workshop price is $40/child for the weeklong Bootcamp.
Click here to reserve your spot. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open will open at 8:30 a.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Sunday, April 12 - Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series - 3:00 p.m. Black Box Free Admission
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:00
The Fremont Area Community Foundation invites you to experience a wonderful concert by the Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series on
Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dogwood Center’s Black Box!

The Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series (GVPCS) returns to the Dogwood with the final program of the 2025-2026 season. This season, GVPCS celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with chamber music works by composers who made the United States their new home. This concluding program features Rachmaninoff’s famous Vocalise as well as his Trio No. 1, Bartok’s Violin Rhpsody No.2, and Rebecca Clarke’s Piano Trio. Pianist Sookkyung Cho, Artistic Director of GVPCS, will be joined by violinist Robin Scott and cellist Ahrim Kim, both members of the faculty at the esteemed Eastman School of Music. For more information, please visit www.gvpcs.org.
If you are interested in learning more about the composers and compositions featured, please visit the “Resources” page on our website.

This concert is free to attend! What a treat to have these talented musicians perform right here in Newaygo County. Join us for a great Sunday afternoon at the Dogwood! For information, phone 231.924.8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont.

Whorled – Friday, May 1 – 7:30 p.m. Black Box Tickets $15.00
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets to Whorled!
Described by Local Spins as “a road trip for the ears,” Whorled transports their audiences around the globe with a fresh blend of re-imagined Celtic, bluegrass, French Café, and jazz influences.
Whorled is guitarist and digeridooist Thom Jayne, fiddler Keala Venema, and accordionist Mariko Venema. They met by chance at a traditional Irish session; the magic was immediate and they were soon creating their own signature fusion style albeit in relative obscurity during the COVID lockdown period.
Now in their fifth year playing in public, Whorled has gained immediate critical acclaim in Michigan’s music scene, winning two Jammie Awards for their 2023 debut album, “Reimagined”, and having three tunes landing on WYCE’s top 100 spins of 2023.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $15.00. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Full Cord – Friday, May 15 – 7:30 p.m. Black Box Tickets $15.00
2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets to Full Cord!
For the past 18 years, Michigan based bluegrass band, Full Cord has been making a name for themselves blending traditional bluegrass music in which they are deeply rooted with jazz, western swing, and classic rock n’ roll while keeping the traditional bluegrass feel alive and well. These influences make every performance memorable and unique.
Following a ‘22 win at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival competition and the ‘22 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Momentum Band of The Year, this band has been hot on the touring trail nationwide. Hold on to your hats when these folks hit the stage – they are bringing their version of the bluegrass train full steam ahead.
I’m so excited for the rest of the world to hear the unique brand of bluegrass that Full Cord offers. -Missy Armstrong
With axes in hand, these guys quickly ignite a crowd with combustible music and leave them in a cloud of sawdust, smoke, ash and embers by the end of a fiery show. -Joe Russ, Bluegrass Unlimited
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $15.00. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions – Friday, June 26 – 7:30 p.m. Black Box Tickets $17.50
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets to Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions!
Folk-Grunge. Alt-country. Garage Americana. Whatever you call it, BRETT NEWSKI has carved his own lane at the crossroads of scrappy rock n roll, freak folk and comedic storytelling. Out May 1, Newski returns with a new album (and companion pocket book) Have a Thing, Miss Your Moment, Wait for the Revival, arriving via Nomad Union. Performing alongside bands like Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Gin Blossoms, Manchester Orchestra, Better than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, Toad the Wet Sprocket & Nada Surf, Newski heads back on the road with Steve “Mr Bicep” Vorass on drums, Sean “Bad Man” Anderson on bass and Chris Haise on piano.
“Recording to tape is the only way to keep music purely human,” says Newski. “You can’t fake a tape recording. Currently, AI has no way to get its plastic claws onto analog tape.”
The book/music will NOT be on Amazon. The title track will NOT be on any streaming. Pre-order: https://www.brettnewski.com/merch
Have a Thing blends 60’s era Bob Dylan’s freewheeling lyricism with the crunch, grit, and melodic bite of 90s alternative rock, showcasing NEWSKI’s production style of a lost Velvet Underground tape. Recorded straight to cassette in Milwaukee, WI, the project leans into the imperfections that make analog charm so enduring.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $17.50. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.
